This is a sweet story from a while ago that only recently caught my attention. The innocent heroine simply had a way of making me want good things to happen for her, even if I might have stretched my imagination a bit or wondered whether something was realistic to the time period. It was good, clean fun.
Marianne Daventry will do anything to escape the boredom of Bath and the amorous attentions of an unwanted suitor. So when an invitation arrives from her twin sister, Cecily, to join her at a sprawling country estate, she jumps at the chance. Thinking she'll be able to relax and enjoy her beloved English countryside while her sister snags the handsome heir of Edenbrooke, Marianne finds that even the best laid plans can go awry. From a terrifying run-in with a highwayman to a seemingly harmless flirtation, Marianne finds herself embroiled in an unexpected adventure filled with enough romance and intrigue…
I'm not sure whether I liked this one or the first in the series better, I recommend both. The story is over-the-top unbelievable but in a good way. You never know what's going to happen next. You only know you want Grayson and his friends to come out on top. It has excellent moral lessons for kids without sounding as though it's trying to teach those lessons. And you can have fun explaining things like card catalogs and digital pets to your kids.
Graysen Foxx must use his extraordinary detective skills to solve the strange, mind-bending clues of the Illuminerdy--a secret society of school nerds who guard a powerful treasure.
Graysen Foxx is no stranger to the mysteries hidden in Ordinary Elementary--the bat-filled tunnels, the secret passageways, the underground chambers, and the sticky spiderwebs--and he's on the hunt for a creepy old painting that will guarantee his victory in the school's Halloween room contest. But finding and claiming the painting is only the beginning of a wild adventure filled with puzzles that will put Graysen's treasure-hunting skills to the test. When Graysen finds…
Mystery and romance can be a wonderful combination. It was mixed a bit on the clunky side here, but I still enjoyed the story because the main characters had chemistry.
“The couple's connection is undeniable. This delectable treat is sure to keep readers guessing.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Readers will enjoy how the intrigue and romance increase in tandem, ratcheting up the suspense, while Eva's competent demeanor that hides a bruised heart makes this love story all the more touching.” ―Library Journal
Seaside, England 1886
Eva Caldwell is an accomplished and well-known photographer who often works with the local constabulary to assist in documenting crime scenes, which means she also often works alongside the handsome and charming Detective Nathan Winston. She appreciates his intellect and how he treats her like…
Mrs. Donnelly has been a successful matchmaker over and over. She’s most proud of how subtly she has been able to nudge couples into their happily-ever-afters. None of them suspected she was meddling when she voluntold them to do things for the church that happened to involve each other.
Her latest targets are a unique challenge. Simon and Tori already spend a lot of time together. Simon is immune to nudging, and Tori is too stubborn to see what everyone else sees. Mrs. Donnelly is about to toss subtlety out the window and trample it. Will her direct approach finally have Simon and Tori hearing wedding bells, or will it have everyone seeing red?
